Term
| Explosives are divided into what two general classes? |
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Definition
High Explosive
Low Explosive |
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Term
| Gun Ammunition conists of what three types? |
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Definition
Fixed
Seperated
Seperate loading |
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Term
| Rocket ammunition consists of what three componets? |
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Definition
Rocket Motor
Warhead
Fuze |
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Term
| Guided missile ammunition has the same characteristic as ______ with the addition of? |
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Definition
Rocket Ammunition
Guidance and control sections |
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Term
| Pyrotechnic Ammunition is divided into what three classes? |
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Definition
Signaling
Illuminating
Marking |
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Term
| What are the two major categories of ammunition? |
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Definition
Service Ammunition
Non-Service Ammunition |
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Term
| What is the 2 identification colors of ammunition? |
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Definition
Non-Significant Colors
Significant Colors |
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Term
| What are the Non-Significant colors of ammunition and their purpose? |
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Definition
Olive Drab-All ordnance items
Black- Only used for lettering
White- Lettering guided missiles,dispenser,rocket launchers |
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Term
| What are the significant colors of ammunition? |
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Definition
Yellow- High explosives
Brown- Low explosives
Gray- Toxic agents
Black- Armor defeating
Light Blue- Insert/dummy |
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Term
| What is the acronym CADs and its purpose? |
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Definition
Cartridge Actuated Devices
Stored in Ready Service Lockers |
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Term
| What are the three methods of actuation for CADs? |
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Definition
Percussion
Electrically
Sympathetically |
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Term
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Definition
| Begins from the date of manufacture |
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Term
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Definition
| From the date the package is opened |
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Term
| Approximately what percent is explosive filler in the LDGP bomb? |
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Definition
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Term
| What type of filler is used in the MK 80 series? |
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Definition
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Term
| What type of filler is used with the BLU-100 series? |
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Definition
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Term
| Why is thermally protective coating important? |
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Definition
| Greatly increases the cook-off time |
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Term
| What are the characteristics of a non thermally protected bomb? |
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Definition
| Olive drab in color with one yellow stripe around the nose |
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Term
| What are the characteristics of a MK 80 series bomb? |
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Definition
| Thermally protected, olive drab or grey with 2 yellow bands around the nose |
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Term
| What are the characteristics of a BLU-100 series? |
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Definition
| Thermally protected are olive drab or grey with three yellow bands around the nose |
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Term
| How are LDGP bombs received ? |
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Definition
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Term
| MK 82 Mods/BLU-111 A/B is shipped ____ per pallet and what is the weight per bomb? |
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Definition
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Term
| MK 83 Mods/BLU-110 A/B is shipped _____ per pallet and what is the weight of the bomb? |
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Definition
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Term
| MK 84 Mods/BLU-117 A/B is shipped ____ per pallet and what is the weight of the bomb? |
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Definition
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Term
| The MK 84 bomb body requires ________ at ____ in apart |
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Definition
2 MK 3 Suspension Lugs
30 in |
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Term
| What are the four types of fuzes? |
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Definition
Impact
Time
Hydrostatic
Proximity |
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Term
| What is functioning time of a fuze? |
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Definition
| The time required for a fuze to detonate |
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Term
| What is the acronym EEA and its definition |
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Definition
External Evidence of Arming
By which a fuze is physically determined to be safe or armed |
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Term
| Where are electrical fuzes located? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is a FMU-139 and what is it used in? |
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Definition
Electronic Fuze
Used in the MK 80 Series,BLU-110,BLU-111,BLU-117 AND BDU-45 practice bomb |
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Term
Why do you not attempt to rotate the fuzes by the pop-out pin?
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Definition
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Term
| What happens if the pop-out pin binds or will not reset? |
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Definition
| The fuze may be armed and notify EOD |
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Term
| Failure to orient the MK 122 switch can cause it to? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is a DSU-33 sensor and what fuze is used? |
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Definition
| Battery powered, doppler radar proximity sensor used to function a free falling bomb fuze such as the FMU-139 in low and high drag deliveries |
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Term
| What are the two types of nose plugs and what are they used in? |
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Definition
Ogive Nose Plug
MXU-735 A/B
They are used in MK 80/BLU-100 Series live or inert |
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Term
| What are the two types of fin assemblies? |
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Definition
Conical (non-retarded)
Snakeye (retarded) |
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Term
| What uses a quick-attach mechanism with a nyloc inserted nut to fasten the fin to the bomb body? |
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Definition
| BSU-33 Series conical fin |
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Term
| What are the two fins that can be used as both retarded and non-retarded? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the GBU designed for? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the 4 sections of a GBU? |
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Definition
Fuze
Warhead
Computer Control Guidance(CCG)
Airfoil Group(AFG) |
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Term
| The only electrical fuze used in a GBU is the? |
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Definition
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Term
| The GBU-24 series uses what bomb body and what type of fuze? |
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Definition
BLU-109 A/B bomb body
FMU-139 Fuze |
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Term
| What is the acronym (JDAMs) and its purpose? |
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Definition
Joint Direct Attack Munitions
Joint service,accurate,GPS guided bombs |
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Term
| What series of guided bombs are JDAMs? |
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Definition
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Term
| The JDAMs series guided bombs consist of guidance sets that are used with what branches and what bomb body? |
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Definition
USAF, USN/USMC
MK 80/BLU-100 Series |
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Term
| Why were practice bombs made? |
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Definition
| To stimulate the ballistic performance and characteristics of live ordnance |
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Term
| What are the three types of cartridges used in practice bombs? |
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Definition
MK 4 Signal Cartridge
CXU-3 A/B
CXU-4 A/B |
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Term
| What is a MK 4 Signal Cartridge? |
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Definition
| Used in practice bombs, used for night operations and used with the MK 76 Mod 5 |
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Term
| What is a CXU-3 A/B cartridge? |
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Definition
| Used in practice bombs, produces white smoke in the daytime and used with the MK 76 Mod 5 |
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Term
| What are the six types of practice bombs? |
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Definition
MK 76 Mod 5
BDU-33 D/B
BDU-45/B
BDU-48/B
ADU-803
MK 80/BLU Series
Laser-Guided Training Rounds(LGTR) |
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Term
| What are the characteristics of a MK 76 Mod 5 practice bomb? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the characteristics of a BDU-33 D/B practice bomb? |
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Definition
| Same as MK 76 Mod 5 but has a safety block |
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Term
| What are the characteristics of a BDU-48 /B practice bomb? |
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Definition
| Can-shaped body and has a retractible suspension lug and weighs 10 lb |
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Term
| What are the characteristics of a ADU-803 practice bomb? |
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Definition
| Has adapter kit, 2 sway braces and a restrictor |
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Term
| What are the characteristics of a BDU-45 /B practice bomb? |
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Definition
| 500 lb and takes 2 CXU-4 A/B cartridge |
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Term
| What are the characteristics of a MK 80/BLU series practice bomb? |
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Definition
| Complete blue or gray and are a low collateral practice bomb |
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Term
| What is the definition of airborne rockets? |
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Definition
| Unguided missiles fired from an aircraft |
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Term
| What are the two basic rockets? |
|
Definition
2.75 in Mighty Mouse
5.0 in ZUNI |
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Term
| The 2.75 in rocket family uses what mods? |
|
Definition
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Term
| The 5.0 in rocket family uses what mods? |
|
Definition
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Term
| What is Propellant Grain? |
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Definition
| Perforation grain made from double base propellant that is internal burning |
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Term
| What is the Stabalizing Rod? |
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Definition
| Prevents unstable burning of the propellant and reduces flash and afterburning |
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Term
| What is the Contact Band Assembly? |
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Definition
| forward section of the 5.0 in motor and on the nozzle and fin assembly on the 2.75 in |
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Term
| What is the Flechette warhead? |
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Definition
| used against light-armored targets and personnel and contains small-arrow shaped projectiles |
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Term
| What are the three types of rocket fuzes? |
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Definition
Impact Firing
Mechanical Time
Proximity (Variable Time(VT)) |
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Term
| What are the 2 ways of arming a rocket? |
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Definition
Acceleration-Setback
Motor Burnout |
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Term
| What is the acronym APKWS II and its purpose? |
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Definition
| Adds a semi-active laser guidance to the 2.75 in rocket for precision killing |
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Term
| The WGU-59/B contains what? |
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Definition
| battery on/off switch and four laser switch assemblies |
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Term
| What is the setting Intervalometer? |
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Definition
| Can fire one rocket or all the rockets |
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Term
| What is a RADHAZ shield ? |
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Definition
| Styrofoam disc covered with aluminum foil and reflects RF |
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Term
| What are the 2.75 in rocket launchers and its specs? |
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Definition
LAU-61, 19 shot;14 in suspension
LAU-68, 7 shot;14 in suspension
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Term
| What is the 5.0 in rocket launcher? |
|
Definition
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Term
| If these are dropped 2 feet or more they will be disposed of |
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Definition
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|
Term
| If this is dropped on a hard surface it will be disposed of |
|
Definition
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Term
| Assembly will be conducted in what type of area? |
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Definition
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|
Term
| What are the three methods of launching parachute flares? |
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Definition
Externally
By hand
SUU-25 A/F Flare Dispenser |
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Term
| What type of parachute flare is high-intensity,illuminating and used in search and attack operations? |
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Definition
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Term
| How many lb does it require to ignite the candle in a parachute flare? |
|
Definition
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Term
| How many lb does it require to start the time knob in a parachute flare? |
|
Definition
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Term
| What type of parachute flare is infrared? |
|
Definition
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Term
| What happens if the parachute is ejected? |
|
Definition
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Term
| Describe what a SUU-25 parachute flare dispenser does? |
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Definition
Launches up to 8 aircraft parachute flares
8 breeches,breech caps,leads
4 downloading breeches |
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Term
| Describe what a MK 25 Marine Location Marker is? |
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Definition
used for anti-submarine warfare
burning time of 13.5 to 18.5 min |
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Term
| Describe what a MK 58 Marine Location Marker is? |
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Definition
Day or Night
40 to 60 min burn time
Has three parts; one for water entry. two for smoke and flame emission |
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Term
| What are the 2 countermeasures? |
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Definition
Decoy Flares
Decoy Devices |
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Term
| What is a CCU-136 impulse cartridge? |
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Definition
| ejects decoy flares and devices from the dispensers |
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Term
| What was Chaff designed to do? |
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Definition
| Mask or screen an aircraft or cause traning radar to break lock |
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Term
| The CCU-136 Impulse Cartridge is used with what 2 dispensers? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the two types of Impulse Cartridges? |
|
Definition
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|
Term
| Describe a AN/ALE-39 dispenser? |
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Definition
| Has 30 holes,four quick-release positive lock bolts and two telescoping handles |
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Term
| What is the purpose of a guided missile? |
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Definition
| Destroy or damage a target |
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Term
| How are guided missiles classified? |
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Definition
Range
Speed
Launch environment
Mission
Vehicle Type |
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Term
| What is the missile speed of Subsonic? |
|
Definition
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|
Term
| What is the missile speed of Transonic? |
|
Definition
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|
Term
| What is the missile speed of Supersonic? |
|
Definition
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|
Term
| What is the missile speed of Hypersonic? |
|
Definition
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Term
| What are the 4 types of air launch guided missile speed? |
|
Definition
Subsonic
Transonic
Supersonic
Hypersonic |
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Term
| What are the 3 phases of guided missiles? |
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Definition
Launch
Midcourse
Terminal |
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Term
| Guided missiles are divided into what two types? |
|
Definition
Service- Combat
Non-Service- Training |
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|
Term
| What is the designation of guided missiles? |
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Definition
First Letter- Environment
Second Letter- Primary Mission
Third Letter- Type of Vehicle |
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Term
| What are the three significant colors of guided missiles? |
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Definition
Yellow- High Explosive
Brown- Rocket Motors
Blue- Training |
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Term
| Missile serial numbers are..... |
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Definition
Shipped with missile logbook
Serial number of leading componet
Track the missile from assembly to firing |
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Term
| What are the 4 componets of a guided missile? |
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Definition
Guidance- BRAIN
Control
Armament (warhead and fuze)
Propulsion |
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Term
| What are the three homing guidance systems in guided missiles? |
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Definition
Active homing
Semi-active homing
Passive homing |
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Term
| What are 2 other forms of guidance in a guided missile? |
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Definition
Laser-guided homing system
Data-Link/Pre Program (uses GPS) |
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Term
| What are the two general types of fuzes in guided missiles? |
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Definition
Contact Fuze
Proximity Fuze |
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Term
| What are the two basic types of jet propulsion in guided missiles? |
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Definition
Turbojet propulsion
Thermal Jet propulsion |
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Term
| Name the three Maverick Missiles and their purpose? |
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Definition
AGM-65; used for armored vehicles
AGM-65E; homes in on laser energy from target
AGM-65F; For IF energy |
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Term
| What is a AGM-84 used for? |
|
Definition
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Term
| Name the four sections of an AGM-84/D guided missile |
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Definition
Guidance
Warhead
Sustainer
Boat tail |
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Term
| Describe a AGM-84/E guided missile |
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Definition
High survivability
To strike high-value fixed land targets and ships in port |
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Term
| What type of guided missile is SLAM and what is its guidance system features? |
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Definition
AGM-84/E-1
IR seeker
GPS
Data Link capabilities |
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Term
| What type of guided missile is called the Harpoon? |
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Definition
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Term
|
Definition
| High speed Anti-Radiation Missile |
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Term
| What are the three modes of an AGM-88(HARM)? |
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Definition
Self protect
Target of opportunity
Prebrief |
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Term
| What type of aircraft is the AGM-88(HARM) carried on? |
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Definition
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Term
| HARM consists of what four major componets? |
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Definition
Seeker/Guidance
Warhead
Control
Propulsion |
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Term
| What is a AGM-88E(AARGM)? |
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Definition
Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile
Destruction issues of mobile targets and advanced air defense system enemy tactics |
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Term
| What is a BGM-71 TOW missile? |
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Definition
| Developed for US army as surface to surface anti tank, now being used by USMC as air to ground weapon |
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Term
|
Definition
Joint Standoff Weapon
Air-to-surface,delivered by fighters and bombers |
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Term
| What are the four JSOW missiles? |
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Definition
AGM-154;uses 145 BLU-97 bomblets
AGM-154A-1
AGM-154B
AGM-154C |
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Term
| What is the purpose of a AGM-175 Griffin missile? |
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Definition
| Destroying mobile and stationary enemy targets |
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Term
|
Definition
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|
Term
| What two systems are in the AIM-9 Sidewinder air launch guided missile? |
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Definition
Passive IR target acquisition system
Proportional navigation guidance system |
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Term
| What is the AIM-7 Sparrow air launched guided missile? |
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Definition
Medium-range
supersonic
air-to-air |
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Term
| What is the AIM-120(AMRAAM) air launched guided missile? |
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Definition
Used on F/A-18
Active radar seeker and homing
Air-to-air |
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Term
| The AIM-120 is replacing what AIM series? |
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Definition
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|
Term
| What is a Cluster Bomb(CBU)? |
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Definition
| Are All Up Rounds(AUR) that carry multiple payloads of bomblets |
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Term
| What are the three sections of a Cluster Bomb(CBU)? |
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Definition
Nose section
Cargo section
Tail section |
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Term
| What are the 4 types of CBUs? |
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Definition
CBU-99- has 247 MK 118 bomblets
CBU-100- has 247 MK 118 bomblets
SUU-76- no explosive payload
PDU-5- no explosive payload |
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Term
| What is the only fuze used in the CBU? |
|
Definition
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|
Term
| What are the two types of Fire Bombs? |
|
Definition
MK 77 Mod 4- 500 lb
MK 77 Mod 5- 83 gallon of hydrocoran fuel |
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Term
| What are the 2 positions of Air-laid mines after being used? |
|
Definition
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|
Term
| What are the methods of activation for Air-laid mines? |
|
Definition
Contact
Influence; Magnetic, Accoustic, Pressure
Combination of both |
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Term
| What are the 3 arming devices for Air-laid mines? |
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Definition
Hydrostatic switch position
Explosive aligning position
Combination of both |
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Term
| What is a MK 65 Air-laid mine? |
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Definition
| 2000 lb air-delivered influence actuated bottom mine and uses the MUU-19 fin assembly |
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Term
| What are the three quickstrike mines and how are they delivered? |
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Definition
MK 62,63,64
air-delivered |
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Term
| What does an Air-launched torpedo do? |
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Definition
| Goes into search mode until it finds the target |
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Term
| What type of fuel does the MK 46 torpedo use? |
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Definition
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|
Term
| What are the three types of sonobuoys? |
|
Definition
Passive
Active
Special purpose; A/N SSQ-110 Data Uplink |
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Term
| What are the three methods of launching a sonobuoy? |
|
Definition
Pnuematic
CAD
Free-Fall gravity |
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Term
| What is the acronym SUS and its purpose? |
|
Definition
Signal Underwater Sound
Device is used explosive or electronic signals used as sound sources in ASW systems |
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Term
|
Definition
Depth setting 60 or 800 ft
contains explosive signal |
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Term
|
Definition
| Electronic non-explosive signal |
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Term
| What is the ADM-141(TALD) and its purpose? |
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Definition
Tactical Air-launched decoy
confuses enemy air-defense
attract attention of enemy defense system |
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Term
| What are the three types of config for TALD? |
|
Definition
Chaff payload
RF passive
RF active |
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Term
| What is the ADM-141C(ITALD) and its improvement ? |
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Definition
| added turbojet propulsion |
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Term
| What are the physical characteristics of ITALD? |
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Definition
Weighs 375 lb
Has 45 lb of JP-10 Fuel |
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